“Cleopatra” is a 30×40 cm acrylic and collage on cardboard, signed and completed in 2017.
The portrait presents Egypt’s last pharaoh in a modern-historic fusion: her regal gaze meets traditional hieroglyphic motifs gently emerging in the background. Gold leaf accents on the headdress and collar catch the light, suggesting royal power and divine status. Subtle brushwork around the eyes evokes both intelligence and enigma, while a single cobra silhouette nods to her storied legacy.
Awarded the International Prize Raffaello & Canova and nominated for Italy’s A Design Award, this piece celebrates Cleopatra’s enduring influence and the artist’s mastery of symbolic portraiture. Read more: https://www.urvetonnusart.eu/international-prize-raffaello-canova/
